Old school music is cool!

[Loukie01]

Man in Black by Johnny Cash will always be one of the best...

I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down,
Livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town,
I wear it for the prisoner who has long paid for his crime,
But is there because he's a victim of the times.

[Blurock]

Why no South African bands?
Over the years we've had bands and artists that could rock the world, if only they could get the required exposure.

Candlelight by richard John Smith, The Flames (they could do Soul music better than any American Soul band), Freedom's Children (their album Astra was the first rock opera ever and introduced psychedelic rock) McCully Workshop, Johnny Clegg, Vicky Sampson (African Dream) Mango Groove, Hawk... Too many to name.

Who is your favourite Saffie artist?

[Citizen X]

Local 'is lekker!'

I think the songs provided in the following link is a good place to start

http://www.timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2014/07/15/the-100-greatest-south-african-songs

Which are your favourite local songs from this list?

[Dave A]

Hotel California by the Eagles (2012) is the only song from the last 15 years to feature in the top 50.

Also a version issue. Originally recorded by The Eagles in the 1970's

[ghostwriter]

best song ever

[Citizen X]

Paul McCartney and Wings:Silly little Love Songs:1976:Album Single-silly little love songs:Lyrics and Videos

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I CONFESS, I love silly love songs and bubble gum pop feeds my imagination and keeps me young at heart. If loving bubble-gum pop is a crime then I’m GUILTY



In my DEFENSE, record songs of almost every song I posted speak for themselves!!!!



“McCartney had often been criticized by music critics as well as former Beatle and friend, John Lennon, for writing lightweight songs and he wrote this number in response.[1]

“You'd think that people would have
Had enough of silly love song
But I look around me and I see it isn't so
Some people wanna fill the world
With silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?
I'd like to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
(I love you)
I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me
Now can't you see?
(I love you)
Ah, she gave me more, she gave it all to me
Now can't you see?
What's wrong with that?
I need to know
'Cause here I go again
I love you, I love you
Love doesn't come in a minute
Sometimes it doesn't come at all
I only know that when I'm in it
It isn't silly
Love isn't silly
Love isn't silly at all, baby
How can I tell you about
My loved one?
How can I tell you about
My loved one?
(I love you)
How can I tell you about
My loved one?
(I love you)
How can I tell you about
My loved one?
I love you, I love you
I love you
(I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
I love you
(Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
I love you
(I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
(How can I tell you about my loved one?)
I love you
(Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
(How can I tell you about my loved one?)
I love you
(I can't explain, the feeling's plain to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
(How can I tell you about my loved one?)
I love you
(Ah, he gave me more, he gave it all to me)
(Say, can't you see?)
(How can I tell you about my loved one?)
You'd think that people would have
Had enough of silly love songs
But look around me and I see it isn't so, oh no
Some people wanna fill the world
With silly love songs
And what's wrong with that?.”
Album cover[2]
Album source[3]

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[1] Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Love_Songs. Accessed 22 November 2014

[2]Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Love_Songs. Accessed 22 November 2014

[3]Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_9QooYDYtU. Accessed 22 November 2014

As at this date and time, I'm suddenly in the mood for a silly little love song

[Blurock]

My Sentimental Friend

https://youtu.be/5hXQpi2Cxy8

This one is specially for my friend, Vanash Naick

[Blurock]

Girl

https://youtu.be/FaOuTAxjmq4

[Citizen X]

Paul McCartney and Wings: Band on the run: 1973:Lyrics and Video

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“Stuck inside these four walls, sent inside forever,
Never seeing no one nice again like you,
Mama you, mama you.
If I ever get out of here,
Thought of giving it all away
To a registered charity.
All I need is a pint a day
If I ever get out of here.

Well, the rain exploded with a mighty crash as we fell into the sun,
And the first one said to the second one there I hope you're having fun.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam were searching every one

For the band on the run, band on the run, band on the run, band on the run

Well, the undertaker drew a heavy sigh seeing no one else had come,
And a bell was ringing in the village square for the rabbits on the run.
Band on the run, band on the run.
And the jailer man and sailor sam, were searching every one

For the band on the run, band on the run, band on the run, band on the run

Well, the night was falling as the desert world began to settle down.
In the town they're searching for us everywhere, but we never w ill be found.
Band on the run, band on the run

and the county judge, who held a grudge
Will search for evermore
For the band on the run, band on the run, band on the run, band on the run.”


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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_on_the_Run. Accessed 14 September 2013

Artists that have an ability to deliver a concert that resembles the original song as closely as possible are highly sought after. There are many, I’ve picked Wings and their live performance of the song ‘Band on the run,’

[Blurock]

[QUOTE=Vanash Naick;124746]Artists that have an ability to deliver a concert that resembles the original song as closely as possible are highly sought after. There are many, I’ve picked Wings and their live performance of the song ‘Band on the run,’

"Band on the run" was written by Paul McCartney and recorded with his band Wings, after he left the Beatles. I prefer an artist not to copy the original, but to put his/her own interpretation to a song. It is not so easy to do (other than ruining the song altogether) and requires talent and musical ability, as well as a good understanding of the original song.

Good examples are: Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, the marmalade and others;
Me & Bobby McGee- Janis Joplin did a better rendition of the original Kris Kristofferson song
With a little help from my friends by Joe Cocker was more popular than the original Beatles recording and became a rock anthem
Carlos Santana's Black magic woman was more popular than the original Peter Green number with Fleetwood Mac
Cry to me by the Staccatos was a classic recording of the old 1950's song.

Here is a live recording of "I'd rather go blind" by Beth hart & Jeff Beck. Magic!

https://youtu.be/fALdOkf_eCM?list=PLOO1ecem5tPTtv5KwoJP06XsMnOpVFVWc

[Citizen X]

The Beatles:While my guitar gently weeps:1968: Album-The White Album: Lyrics and Video

I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know why nobody told you
How to unfold your love
I don't know how someone controlled you
They bought and sold you
I look at the world and I notice it's turning
While my guitar gently weeps
Every mistake, we must surely be learning
Still my guitar gently weeps
I don't know how you were diverted
You were perverted too
I don't know how you were inverted
No one alerted you
I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at you all
Still my guitar gently weeps

Album cover[1]
Video source[2]

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[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_(album). Accessed 28 July 2015

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3RYvO2X0Oo. Accessed 28 July 2015

[Citizen X]

The Beatles: Revolution: 1968: Lyrics and video



Q: What music do you listen?

A: “We couldn’t afford to buy records, so we listen to the radio, and everything the radio play, was that to the ear; so I wasn’t really into everything you know, I was into, you know , call it spiritual music, you couldn’t get more revolutionised than that! Bob Marley

You say you want a revolution
Well, you know we all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know we all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be all right?
All right, all right
You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're all doing what we can
But if you want money
For people with minds that hate
All I can tell is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be all right?
All right, all right
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free you mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know it's gonna be all right?
All right, all right!
All right, all right, all right!
All right, all right, all right!
All right, all right!

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Video source[2]

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[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_(Beatles_song). Accessed 29 July 2015

[2] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrkwgTBrW78. Accessed 29 July 2015

[Citizen X]

My favourite South African Country band is The Rocking Horse Band. I’ve tried in vain to find youtube videos of their songs. They compare favourably to Country bands worldwide.
I have, however, found these two links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rocking-Horse/10128612387?sk=app_2405167945

https://soundcloud.com/rocking-horse-sa

[lap82]

Talking about The Beatles, a simple flowchart:

[Citizen X]

“Stir It Up" is a love song written by Bob Marley in 1967 for his wife Rita. It remains one of his most beautiful love songs! This video includes Marley uncut at his very best. The guitar work in this song is plain magic!

The music sheet for this song is attached for those of you who want to delve deeper into this particular song!

Babylon by bus?

If you going to ‘Babylon,’ by bus, you certainly mean business! I bought the cassette tape Babylon by bus in the early 90’s, I think 1992. It cost mean R300 then! Babylon by Bus is a live Bob Marley and the Wailers album. It includes songs which they sang at a concert in Paris in the late 70’s.

I think that they gave a flawless live rendition of their classic ‘Stir it Up.’

Stir it up; little darlin', stir it up. Come on, baby.
Come on and stir it up: little darlin', stir it up. O-oh!
It's been a long, long time, yeah!
(stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I got you on my mind. (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh-oh!
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said,
it's so clear
There's so much we could do, baby, (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Just me and you.

Come on and stir it up; ..., little darlin'!
Stir it up; come on, baby!
Come on and stir it up, yeah!
Little darlin', stir it up! O-oh!

I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together),
then I blaze ya fire;
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire. (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Said, I stir it every (stir it, stir it, stir it together),
every minute:
All you got to do, baby, (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Is keep it in, eh!

(Stir it up) Oh, little darlin',
Stir it up; baby!
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh!
Little darlin', stir it up! Wo-oh! Mm, now, now.
Quench me when I'm thirsty;
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot. (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Your recipe is, - darlin' - is so tasty,
When you show and stir your pot. (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
So: stir it up, oh!
Little darlin', stir it up; wo, now!
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah!
Little darlin', stir it up!
Oh, little darlin', stir it up. Come on, babe!
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a!
Little darlin', stir it up! Stick with me, baby!
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh!
Little darlin', stir it up.